Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01414

(HC) Louis v. Warden of the Mesa Verde Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: February 18, 2026
Assigned to: Dena M. Coggins
Referred to: Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: September 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 18, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden of the Mesa Verde Detention Facility by Louis Vladimir Stephane. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 18, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Louis Vladimir Stephane. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#3
Feb 19, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Feb 19, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Needle for Warden of the Mesa Verde Detention Facility (Needle, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 19, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
Feb 19, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007320 for $5.00 for filing fee from Louis Stephane. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Feb 19, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Louis Vladimir Stephane. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
#6
Feb 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 2/26/2026: This court PROVISIONALLY AUTHORIZES Petitioner to proceed In Forma Pauperis, subject to Petitioner filing a Motion to Proceed IFP within 30 (thirty) days of this order and GRANTING 2 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Within 7 (seven) days from the date of this order, the appointing authority for the Eastern District of California shall identify counsel and send counsel's contact information to Lisa Kennison, Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney, via email at lkennison@caed.uscourts.gov, who shall update the docket to reflect counsel's appointment. The Clerk of the Court shall send Petitioner a blank Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 26, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 26, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Louis Vladimir Stephane. (Deputy Clerk LMK)
#8
Mar 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/3/2026: The court has been notified of counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF 6 . Attorney Jan David Karowsky is hereby appointed as counsel for Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Jan David Karowsky, 2701 Del Paso Road, Suite 130-276, Sacramento, CA 95835, 916-402-8223, karowskylaw@sbcglobal.net, as counsel for Petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Mar 03, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#9
Mar 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/4/2026: Petitioner is GRANTED 7 (seven) days within which to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and / or a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief / Temporary Restraining Order. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Mar 04, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Mar 09, 2026
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER Continuation of Date for Petitioner's Pleading by Louis Vladimir Stephane. (Karowsky, Jan) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: STIPULATION
Mar 09, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not in Custody: {6} Minute Order sent to Vladimir Stephane Louis 231-452-588. Notice of Change of Address due by 4/16/2026. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
#11
Mar 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/10/2026: Pursuant to the 10 Stipulation of the parties, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner is GRANTED until 3/24/2026 to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and / or a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief / Temporary Restraining Order. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
#12
Mar 10, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE of DOCKET CORRECTION (Text Only Entry): Petitioner's name has been changed from Louis Vladimir Stephane to Vladimir Stephane Louis pursuant to 10 Stipulation and Proposed Order. (Deputy Clerk KLY) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Mar 10, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#13
Mar 14, 2026
STATUS REPORT and REQUEST to Hold Petition in Abeyance by Vladimir Stephane Louis. (Karowsky, Jan) Modified on 3/17/2026 (KS). (Entered: 03/14/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#14
Mar 16, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/16/2026 STAYING the Court's current deadline for Petitioner to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and/or Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief/Temporary Restraining Order. Appointed counsel shall file either an amended petition and/or motion for preliminary relief, a notice of mootness, or a further status report advising the Court how counsel intends to proceed, within 7 days after the 4/17/2026 master calendar hearing in Petitioner's removal proceedings, or by 5/1/2026, whichever occurs first. Petitioner is granted 30 additional days to complete and file the court's request to proceed in forma pauperis form in support of his motion for appointment of counsel. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#15
Apr 27, 2026
STATUS REPORT of Appointed Counsel re Related Immigration Proceedings; REQUEST TO CONTINUE ABEYANCE; PROPOSED ORDER re 14 Order by Vladimir Stephane Louis. (Karowsky, Jan) Modified on 4/29/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#16
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 4/28/2026 STAYING the deadline for petitioner to file an amended petition and/or a motion for preliminary injunctive relief/temporary restraining order. Appointed counsel shall file either: (a) an amended petition and/or motion for preliminary relief, (b) a notice of mootness, or (c) a further status report advising the Court how counsel intends to proceed, within 7 days after the 5/25/2026 master calendar hearing in Petitioner's removal proceedings, or by 6/1/2026, whichever occurs first. Petitioner is GRANTED 30 additional days to complete and file the court's request to proceed in forma pauperis form in support of his motion for the appointment of counsel. (Deputy Clerk KLY) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#17
Jun 03, 2026
SECOND AMENDED STATUS REPORT by Vladimir Stephane Louis. (Karowsky, Jan) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document: SECOND
#18
Jun 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 06/04/2026: Good cause appearing, the STAY entered in this matter is continued to 7/15/2026. Counsel for Petitioner shall file a status report by that date. Petitioner A No. 231 452 588. (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk JRM) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Jun 04, 2026
Minute Order
#19
Jun 17, 2026
NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) 1:26-cv-04594-VC by Warden of the Mesa Verde Detention Facility. Attorney Rodriguez, Camilo added. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Related Case
#20
Jun 22, 2026
RELATED CASE ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 6/18/2026 REASSIGNING CASE 1:26-cv-04594-VC to District Judge Dena M. Coggins and Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney for all further proceedings. The New Case Number is: 1:26-cv-04594-DC-CKD. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: Order
#21
Jul 28, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 7/28/2026: This matter remains STAYED. Petitioner shall file a Status Report within 7 (seven) days. Petitioner A No. 231 452 588. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Jul 28, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#22
Aug 04, 2026
THIRD AMENDED STATUS REPORT and REQUEST to Continue Stay by Vladimir Stephane Louis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Karowsky, Jan) Modified on 8/11/2026 (KS). (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: THIRD
#23
Aug 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 8/7/2026: This matter remains STAYED. Within 30 (thirty) days, Petitioner shall file: (a) an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and/or Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order; (b) a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal or Notice of Mootness; or (c) a further Status Report advising the court of the status of Petitioner's related immigration proceedings and counsel's intended next steps in this habeas action. Petitioner A No. 231 452 588. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Aug 07, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#24
Sep 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Vladimir Stephane Louis. (Karowsky, Jan) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#25
Sep 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 9/9/2026: This matter remains STAYED. Within 30 (thirty) days, Petitioner shall inform the court how he wishes to proceed. Petitioner A No. 231 452 588. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Sep 09, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Parties

(HC) Stephane
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Warden of the Mesa Verde Detention Facility
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